Council confirms CR&R delinquent solid‑waste report for placement on county tax roll

The Hemet City Council on June 24 held a public hearing and confirmed the 2024 annual report of delinquent solid‑waste handling fees submitted by CR&R (the city’s solid‑waste franchise). Council adopted a resolution to place the confirmed delinquencies as special assessments on the Riverside County property tax roll; the motion passed 4‑0.

Process and what was presented

Administrative Services Director Tiffany Barnett explained that CR&R delivers an annual delinquency report, the city notices a public hearing, and after the hearing the council may confirm the report; the city will continue to accept payments through July 25, 2025 and may revise the report prior to final submission to the county auditor.

Public comment

One registered speaker, Mehrdad Hernmanyan (spelled on the record as Mehrdad Hannanyan / Ross in the meeting), said he received a notice for unpaid charges on a Hemet parcel and said the property was vacant after Sept. 3, 2024; he requested prorating of charges and offered to provide supporting utility documentation. City staff said they would review his documents.

Vote and effect

Council voted 4‑0 to close the hearing and adopt the resolution confirming the 2024 report and authorizing placement of the delinquencies as special assessments on the Riverside County property tax roll. Staff will update the report for payments received through July 25 and may make corrections before final submission.

Ending

The council’s confirmation starts the process by which unpaid refuse charges reported by CR&R may be collected via the property tax bill if not paid before the county’s enrollment deadline.